Meet the Groovy Grizzly, a playful and plush teddy bear that’s just as fun to knit as it is to gift. With its bright chenille tie-dye yarn and soft, squishable texture, this seated bear stands 16 inches tall and is the perfect handmade friend for kids—or the kid at heart.
Yarn
- Premier® Yarns Basix® Chenille Tie Dye
Color: 2180-06 Cosmic Camo or 2180-04 Daisy Chain – 3 balls per bear
100% polyester, super bulky chenille-style yarn
Needles and Notions
- US Size 11 (8 mm) needles or size needed to obtain gauge
- Tapestry needle
- Polyester fiberfill
- Smooth worsted weight black yarn for facial embroidery
- Smooth worsted weight yarn for all seaming
Finished Size
Height: 16″ tall (seated)
Gauge
8 stitches x 12 rows = 4” in Stockinette Stitch
Check your gauge to ensure the best results.
Techniques Used
- Knit and purl stitches
- Kfb (knit front and back increase)
- K2tog and p2tog (knit/purl 2 together decreases)
- Seaming and stuffing
- Embroidering facial features
Pattern Notes
All pieces of the bear are knit flat and seamed. A smooth yarn is recommended for seaming and embroidery to contrast the texture of the chenille. Stuff all parts firmly before finishing.
